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I was looking at buying some made from a pair of US Barber quarters when I thought I have three or four rolls of these so I sent for some backs going to make my own. Anyone ever done this?
Will post some pics when done
Ive purchased several coin cufflinks for an eBay vendor: fridays_jewelry
I've been pleased with his work. I've toyed with the idea of making my own out of pre-1964 silver US dimes. The prevalence of inexpensive backs makes creating your own appealing if you have the skill and tools.
My favorite coin cufflinks are/were a bi-metal gold and silver French 10 franc coin of Icarus flying too close to the sun. My wife recently made a gift of them to her nephew and I've yet to replace them.
A word of advice, some coins are not the best candidates. I have a pair of 1964 British half penny cufflinks that are so tarnished they are unusable (they were shinny and bright when I received them). I'm afraid that polishing will also remove the detail on the coins. Based on that experience, I stay away from copper coins. Your silver Barber quarters should make striking cufflinks. Looking forward to the photos.
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